June Gin and Juice

Every summer I like to come up with a new drink recipe for the hot weather. This time around I have been experimenting with New Amsterdam Gin and fresh fruit, and I think I have come up with a winning recipe that is mix of own experimentation and some help from my bartending friends. Here’s the recipe: Juice from half a fresh grapefruit 3-4 fresh mint leaves 3 oz New Amsterdam gin Muddle fresh mint into the bottom of a 12-ounce rocks or juice glass. Fill glass with crushed ice. Pour in 3 ounces of New Amsterdam gin. Add the juice of half a fresh grapefruit. I like to put my glass right under the out spout of a juice press or electric juicer and let the freshness flow in. Stir and serve. Careful, this drink is very refreshing, but can pack a punch. [techtags:GIN, NEW AMSTERDAM GIN, GIN AND JUICE, COCKTAIL, COCKTAIL RECIPES, SUMMER COCKTAILS]